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Amaechi Laments Ngo Black-out …Indicts Council Chairman
Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has condemned the absence of power supply at Ngo, headquarters of Andoni Local Government Area and blamed the council chairman for giving priority to building a legislative chamber rather than repair a broken down generator.
The state chief executive who yielded to the general demand of the people to assist in the provision of light in the area yesterday during his official visit to the area randomly picked a three man committee including a woman to constitute a committee that would be empowered by government to undertake the procurement, transportation and installation of a new generator to replace the bad one.
Governor Amaechi said the state government is determined to pursue the rural electrification policy of the present administration under the 2010 fiscal year.
He said the decision is aimed at providing the communities in the area with electricity to encourage small scale business enterprises that would have a multiplier effect on the rural economy.
According to Amaechi, the state government would renovate the Ngo general hospital, equip it and post medical officers to attend to the people’s health needs, in addition to completing the model health centres in the various communities to handle minor health cases.
Governor Amaechi also reiterated his government’s promise to provide the communities with potable water to check the outbreak of water borne diseases, noting that the construction and equipping of model primary schools would be completed to enhance the standard of education in the state.
At Ataba community, the governor charged the people to re-integrate all interest groups and embrace peaceful co-existence as it would be the only way for government to provide them with more basic amenities.
He directed the council chairman to liaise with the state ministry of works to reactivate the abandoned federal government water project before February ending to enable the Ataba people have the benefit of the water scheme.
The governor assured the people that the Unity Road project is on course, emphasizing that the slow pace of work witnessed recently by the contracting firm handling the project would be intensified as soon as money for the next milestone is paid to them.
The state chief executive, who also visit Ikuru town, Asarama and Unyeada held interaction sessions with the people to appreciate the problems of the various communities in Andoni local government area.
In their separate speeches, the people of Unyeada and Asarama communities said the influx of vehicular traffic through the few internal roads in the area have put them in a state of despair and requested for the construction of internal as well as link roads.
The people lauded the purposeful leadership of Governor Amaechi as it is poised to transform all parts of the state, particularly for bringing peace and the enabling environment for investors to operate.
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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